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VFW to distribute buddy poppies
A: Main
May 17, 2023
VFW to distribute buddy poppies

Memorial Day prep, events announced

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 will be distributing red buddy poppies at Walmart and Homeland on May 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Buddy Poppy was designed to honor all of the soldiers in all of the wars, and it is the National flower of the National Memorial Day. All donations made to the VFW through red buddy poppy drive helps veterans in so many ways. The VFW helps veterans get their VA benefits, distributes food at the Feed the Vets program every 90 days, maintains all of the flags on Main Street, and they also sponsor the annual District 7 VFW Loyalty Days Family Freedom Festival to promote the American Spirit and community service.

On May 26, at 9 a.m., the VFW members will distribute poppy boards to local area businesses along with Mayor Dickey’s proclamation to inform all of the citizens of the honorable cause for the Buddy Poppy program.

The VFW also places bronze military tombstone foot markers on the graves of soldiers; place flags on all military veterans’ graves at several cemeteries in Henryetta as well as the surrounding area cemeteries.

This year, the VFW and volunteers will place flags in advance of Memorial Day on May 27, at 10 a.m.

Volunteers to help put flags on graves is greatly appreciated.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, the VFW will have a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. at the West Lawn Cemetery on West Main Street in Henryetta.

“The true character of America is measured by her communities and the people who work to improve them,” VFW Post 539 Veteran Service Officer Tricia Bear said. “Whether at a national level or in their own backyards, our VFW members dedicate millions of hours each year working to spread patriotism, lobby for veterans benefits, and honor our nation’s heroes.”

If you have any questions, please call Tricia Bear at 479414-0952.

Preston Cage Star Signs with Bethel College
B: Sports
Preston Cage Star Signs with Bethel College
June 2, 2023
Preston High School graduate Malachi Ligons (front row, center) signed a letter of intent Tuesday afternoon to play college basketball with the Bethel College Threshers in North Newton, Kansas, with h...
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County well represented at State in 2022-23
June 2, 2023
Morris’ Wright, Henryetta’s Wynne end high school careers with state championshipsOkmulgee County athletics was well represented at State during the 202223 school year.There was at least one represent...
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Felonies
June 2, 2023
CF-2023-00080A 05/26/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Hawks, Carrie Manslaughter-2nd Degree CF-2023-00080B 05/26/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Hawks, Sean Matthew Manslaughter-2nd Degree CF-2023-00081 05/26/20...
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05/21/2023
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05/21/2023
June 2, 2023
10:00 a.m. - Good Intent Call5:35 p.m. - Person in Distress5:48 p.m. - Medical Assist8:14 p.m. - Lock-Out ---05/22/20232:03 p.m. - False Alarm or False Call10:00 p.m. - Lock-Out --- 05/23/20239:15 p.m...
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05/23/2023
Public Notices
05/23/2023
June 2, 2023
10:46 p.m. - 700 Block E Robertson Hwy - 911 Other Emergency - RP advised that her daughter heard someone in their garage and then took off around the corner and would like officers to clear the resid...
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05/22/2023
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05/22/2023
June 2, 2023
7:12 a.m. - 24000 S 300 Rd - Animals - RP advised her neighbors horses are still on her property and have been since 5/14/2023.12:25 p.m. - 14000 N 244 Rd - Suspicious Person - RP advised that there a...
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OHS Tennis Player Competes at Tournament
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OHS Tennis Player Competes at Tournament
June 2, 2023
Okmulgee High School sophomore Rayden Dodds competed at the NAITA (North American Indian Tennis Association) National Tournament Memorial Day Weekend 2023 at the Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park i...
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YMCA Lifeguards Train for Summer
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YMCA Lifeguards Train for Summer
June 2, 2023
The Okmulgee County YMCA pool officially opened Monday. Executive Director Katie McElhaney held lifeguard lessons Friday to prepare for the upcoming summer activities. The pool will be open to the pub...
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Enerquip supports Beggs Youth Baseball
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Enerquip supports Beggs Youth Baseball
June 2, 2023
Enerquip has proudly donated $500 to the Oklahoma Dirt-Bags Youth Baseball program in Beggs. This contribution will assist with the program’s ongoing expenses, including uniforms, athletic equipment, ...
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NCAA releases D-I baseball regional pairings
June 2, 2023
OSU, ORU to battle in Stillwater; OU heads to VirginiaThe Road to Omaha for 64 NCAA Division-I baseball teams gets underway this Friday at 16 different regional tournament sites.Two of the state’s thr...
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Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame holds clinic in Henryetta
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Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame holds clinic in Henryetta
June 2, 2023
The Oklahoma Tennis Association thanks everyone who volunteered and either coached or helped them have such a well run clinic last Thursday in Henryetta.A big thanks goes to James & Connie McCullough ...
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